Training
Our extensive range of scheduled and tailored bespoke training courses are validated under the Association for Geographic Information CPD scheme and by the Royal Geographical Society accredited for C.Geog.
Courses are delivered by leading tutors with extensive experience from a wide range of disciplines. Hands-on training sessions using real-world applications will help you to apply GIS analyses.
Bespoke training can be tailored to the needs of your organisation and specific data; helping to build confidence in use of the applications. Courses can be delivered within our training suite, online or at your own site.
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Upcoming Course Schedule
If you have any queries please email training@geodata.soton.ac.uk or call 02380 592719 to discuss your training requirements.
Course Name | Location | Dates | Connection test | Duration | Price | Info | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to ArcGIS Pro | Online | 12th - 13th May 2026 | 7th May 2026 | 2 days | £550* | ||
| Introduction to QGIS | Online | 2nd - 3rd Jun 2026 | 28th May 2026 | 2 days | £475* | ||
| Advanced QGIS | Online | 16th - 17th Jun 2026 | 11th June 2026 | 2 days | £475* | ||
| Introduction to ArcGIS Pro | Classroom | 11th - 12th Aug 2026 | - | 2 days | £550* | ||
| Introduction to ArcGIS Online (AGOL) | Classroom | 18th Aug 2026 | - | 1 day | £290* | ||
| ArcGIS Model Builder (ArcGIS Pro) | Classroom | 19th Aug 2026 | - | 1 day | £290* | ||
| Advanced QGIS | Classroom | 22nd - 23rd Sep 2026 | - | 2 days | £475* | ||
| Introduction to ArcGIS Pro | Classroom | 11th - 12th Sep 2026 | - | 2 days | £550* |
*Please note as an educational institution our fees do not attract VAT.
All of our courses are validated under the Association for Geographic Information CPD scheme.
Full Course Schedule
A complete list of our scheduled classroom and online courses can be found on our University of Southampton store page using the link below
On the Day
The following applies to ALL courses:
- Classroom based courses have a maximum class size of eight
- Online courses have a maximum class size of six
- Computers and software provided
- Courses run between 09:30 and 16:30
- One month's follow–up support included (1 hour of support per delegate, by email or telephone)
- Courses are CPD approved by the Association for Geographic Information (AGI)
Please note that these are hands-on practical computer-based courses and delegates are expected to have a good working knowledge of the use of PCs, including file management (e.g. creating/deleting folders, moving files, unzipping files).
Online courses
- Courses are run via Zoom.
- Delegates attending the QGIS courses will be expected to download and install QGIS on their own device prior to the course.
- A software licence for ArcGIS Pro will be provided to you for the duration of our ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online courses. You may use your own licence if it meets the requirements of the course. This will be discussed with you prior to the beginning of the course.
- Full instructions will be provided along with a connection test to confirm access for all online courses. This is to make sure delegates have access to the software required and have downloaded the course data. This also confirms access to zoom.
Classroom based courses
- Courses will be taught in the Masters GIS Suite, Level 1 Building 44 on Highfield Campus.
- Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
- Access to computers and software is provided for the course duration.
Discounts
Discounts are available to organisations booking multiple individuals onto courses and to individuals booking onto multiple courses. Only one discount applied per booking.
| Southampton University Alumni | 10% |
| UK Academic Staff/Student, Southampton University Staff/Student | 20% |
| Charity | 20% |
| Southampton Doctoral Training Centre Student | 50% |
| Registered Unemployed | 10% |
Bespoke Training
GeoData can also run all training courses at your offices and tailor GIS training to your and your organisation’s needs using your own data. Please contact us at training@geodata.soton.ac.uk or call 023 8059 2719 to discuss your bespoke training requirements.
Recently we have provided tailor made GIS courses in the following sectors: oil and gas exploration, land remediation, conservation, marine and coastal management, river geomorphology, public rights of way and transportation. We also provide ongoing support following training, to either handle more complex tasks or to help you develop your own expertise, application developments and GIS procedures.
Support
Ongoing support is often as important as the initial training in ensuring the successful outcomes of formal courses. We are committed to making sure that the lessons learnt from our courses are consolidated and developed.
GeoData offers a flexible ongoing GIS support arrangement whereby you can call or email with specific questions. However, unlike most GIS support contracts, you are not limited to specific software packages but can also ask about other packages, data, procedures, policy, procurement etc.
In addition, we can also visit you to help you to solve your particular problem or if necessary, we can second a GIS professional to you for a longer period to address your requirements.
